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Mireau Family History

Mireau Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mineau, Moreau, Mira, Mierau, Lareau, Mirra, Mirza, Mirman, Morea

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Where is the Mireau family from?

You can see how Mireau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mireau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mireau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Mireau families living in Wisconsin. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mireau's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mireau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mireau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mireau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mireau. 50% of Mireau men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Journalier
    30%
  • Machiniste
    20%
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What Mireau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mireau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mireau census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 56 immigration records available for the last name Mireau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Mireau. For the veterans among your Mireau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mireau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mireau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mireau in 1967 was 85, and 93 in 2004.

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